Vehicle Description
The Atlanta Showroom is offering this 1961 Corvette for sale. This
61 corvettes 2nd owner has been the major focus of the owner for
many years. This icon of a car has had a full body off restoration
and is in good driving condition. The mountain road is calling for
you in the wind to take this red corvette around the corners and
let life show you how good things can be behind the wheel. The
Roman Red body with White coves is the last contrasting cove design
and last wide white walls for the corvette. There are also a couple
of final hurrahs, the last 2X4 carburetors and last of the 283ci
V-8. This Corvette has a rare power top, yes power top. It brings a
tear to the eye for both a memorable time and joy it still exist in
this great vehicle. The suspension and braking system was completed
in the restoration along with the full engine focused on
performance. This car was a barn find and in storage for
approximately twenty years taped and covered with a tarp until
found. The process started with stripping of everything attached
bolted or screwed to the main body including chrome bumpers, grill
pieces, headlight assemblies, door handles, stainless strips,
badges, and emblems. The chrome and stainless pieces were sent to a
refinishing shop, the doors, hood, and trunk lid were removed for
the job. The frame front and rear suspension components were
completely redone with upper and lower, inner and outer full shaft
kits with new bushings, front and rear sway bar bushings, and the
fresh detailed rear end and solid axle has a proper new axle straps
installed, the tubular lower traction bars were stripped, primed
and powder coated as well as the frame. The steel wheels wither
stripped and primed as well and painted proper red to match factory
codes. The engine was rebuilt with hardened valve seats installed
in the heads to allow the use of unleaded fuel, date code correct
plus, and matching number 2x4 carburetor. All new wiring, interior,
correct exhaust system, refreshed hard top, and many more. We have
pictures of the restoration for the serious buyer. Options include:
Radial tires, vinyl interior, and power convertible top. To view
the car in greater detail, including 100+ HD photos and HD video,
please visit www.gatewayclassiccars.com. For more information
please call the Atlanta showroom at 678-894-4833. See more at:
http://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/ATL/539/1961-Chevrolet-Corvette
